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Thurston County, Washington

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Community Planning and Economic Development

Community Planning

The Community Planning Division provides long-range planning for Thurston County's natural and built environments. Staff work with residents, businesses, cities, and tribes to prepare for the future, looking ahead 20 years or more. They work to sustain the culture and quality of life we treasure in Thurston County into the future.

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Upcoming Events

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Oct

16

BoCC Work Session: Shoreline Master Program Update

Monday, October 16, 2023
9:00am
Community Planning

Oct

30

BoCC Work Session: Shoreline Master Program Update

Monday, October 30, 2023
9:00am
Community Planning

Related News

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 1, at 3:30 pm to receive public testimony on a proposal to update the Olympia Joint Plan. 

Thurston County has opened a second round of Conservation Futures funding for 2023.

The Thurston County and City of Yelm Planning Commissions will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter to receive public testimony on the City of Yelm and Thurston County Joint Plan.